when did they start making the van?

as it says really, i always thought it was on s2, but i just got hold of a brochure with s1 vans in! does this mean there could be swallowtail van?

also while i'm here, does anyone know of any of the options on the vans? i'm trying to turn mine back to original spec, any info gratefullt recieved

mark

Van was introduced for 79 MY

is that when they were introduced to the uk market? never seen one that early, infact  only ever seen x and y plates about.

the only 1 ive seen is in the brochure and its got alot of car trim on it mines an x reg never seen 1 earlier than a w

mines a 83 ive not even seen another!! i know the vans have vinyl seats where the cars dont, but other than that not sure

the vans have chrome strips when you open the boot, mine has anyway

does anyone else have the rubber boot floor with a an acces door for the spare wheel?